Pegasus Health Marigold

Pegasus Health

Marigold for horses is a popular, 100% natural and comforting herbal remedy which can be used externally to soothe irritated or damaged skin and internally as a digestive remedy.



Marigold for horses can also be fed alongside Cleavers - a herb for horses that supports the lymphatic system and works as a diuretic and a tonic. The two herbs have a supporting and enhancing action on each other maximising their beneficial qualities.



Marigold for horses contains:

• Beta-carotene
• Carotenoids: Flavoxanthin and Auroxanthin - which are antioxidants
• Lutein
• Triterpenoid Esters - an anti-inflammatory
• Zeaxanthin

Feed to:

• Horses with abdominal cramps and/or constipation
• Horses with irritated skin, minor wounds, bites and rashes
• Horses needing a digestive tonic or as part of a detox

100% Marigold (Calendula officinalis).

	g per day
Horses & Ponies	25 - 40

A 900g fed at 35g per day will last 26 days.

Brew 2 - 3 handfuls of Marigold with 500ml of boiling water and use as a topical lotion or compress for treating skin conditions and wounds. The herbal liquid can also be used to dampen the horse’s feed to administer its soothing properties to the horse’s digestive system.

Marigold for horses is a popular herbal remedy loved by owners and trainers for the calming and comforting benefits that it brings.

The Marigold for horses that Pegasus Health supplies is 100% Calendula officinalis. 
Calendula is the family name given to more than a dozen plants from the daisy family.

Calendula extracts have been shown to have anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Marigold for horses can be used externally to treat minor wounds and irritation from bites and rashes. The active ingredients within Marigold for horses can also reduce inflammation, control bleeding and soothe irritated internal tissues.



Taken internally, Marigold is a digestive tonic and often used as part of a detoxification process. Marigold for horses has been successfully used to treat abdominal cramps and constipation down the years by many owners and riders.



The most commonly cultivated and used member of the family is the pot marigold, another name for Calendula officinalis. This plant is also known as the Common Marigold, Garden Marigold, English Marigold, and Scottish Marigold. Pot Marigold has been cultivated successfully for years making it uncertain where its origins lie - but it is thought that it is probably native to southern Europe.



The distinctive flowers - which can range in colour from a pale yellow to a deep orange - may appear all year long where conditions are suitable. Calendula can be grown comparatively easily in sunny places in all kinds of soils.



The petals and pollen of the plant contain triterpenoid esters - an anti-inflammatory - and the carotenoids: flavoxanthin and auroxanthin - which are antioxidants and also give the flowers their distinctive yellow-orange colour. The leaves and stems contain other carotenoids, mostly lutein (80%) and zeaxanthin (5%), and beta-carotene.



Pot Marigold flowers are safe for people to eat and can sometimes be used in salads to add colour or used in cooking as an alternative to saffron.



The best way to administer Marigold for horses is to brew two to three handfuls with 500ml of boiling water. Once it has cooled it can be used as a topical lotion or compress for treating skin conditions and wounds. The herbal liquid can also be used to dampen the horse’s feed so that the horse can benefit from its soothing properties on its digestive system.